Whippet crying on a night after Castration

RE: Whippet crying on a night after Castration

PJ Zurawel — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:31:31 GMT

Could she try using something like a medical pet shirt I find some clients report back saying they are almost like a thunder shirt and can be quite effective at keeping some dogs a bit calmer. Otherwise if she is on good terms with the neighbours it's definitely worth her having a chat them to reassure that she is aware of the problem and is working to fix it rather then them jumping to a nuisance call.

RE: Whippet crying on a night after Castration

PSA-David — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:55:52 GMT

hi after three days of being castration, you would not really notice the effect of testosterone depletion that early. it would normally take a good few months. if they got him castrated due to the aggressive behavior, then i would be concerned that taking away his little ones, as if he is already a nervous dog, taking away a chemical that assists in bravery can make him become less brave and therefore more aggressive as in defensive. i always say if an owner is having their dog castrated due to a behavior issue related to aggression then they should have some form of assessment to see whats causing it, rather than saying we will just whip them off, that will sort it.

RE: Whippet crying on a night after Castration

anna dobson — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 15:43:49 GMT

Hi I'm more than happy to speak to ur client, I'm not yet qualified as a behaviourist but in the process of completing my course. I know what my limits are and will get more advice if I need, and open with clients if I don't know. As you say, outcomes may not be a happy one if things get done wrongly.

RE: Whippet crying on a night after Castration

Emma Wiltshire RVN — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:36:00 GMT

Hi, thankyou for your relpy some very useful info here which i will pass onto the client. He is on meloxidyl currently but ask the veh if they feel addtional pain relief may be necessary. Interesting that you are in Manchester - we are Leeds based - do you accept referrals? The daughter is approx 5-6 years and yes had the pup from 8 weeks old so I wonder if the daughter has been over excited around him. I am concerned that if his behaviour gets worse his outcome wont be a happy one :-(

RE: Whippet crying on a night after Castration

anna dobson — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:17:37 GMT

Hi, is he up on is pain relief after his surgery? he may be finding lying down uncomfortable whippets aren't know for a high pain threshold.

It would be worth for the owner to acknowledge his crying at night to go to him and check he doesn't need the loo. Don't talk to him or make a fuss so not to enjoy courage the behaviour,but an increase in anxiety levels can have a diuretic effect. Once that's done put him back to bed and for the owner to also go back to bed. Also check he's not cold or hungry. As nurses we know the GA can cause sickness so worth checking he's eating is back to normal.

Ensure the adaptil, if the plug, is plugged in constantly the owner could also warm up the clothing item so it's snuggly. Ensure the clothing is dirty/worn ( no offence to ur owner ) but it will have a stronger smell tshirts/dressing gowns tend to work well.

It may also be related to the aggression problem. I'm not sure on ur vets behaviour background but castration tends to only help testosterone related behaviours. Aggression to family members tends to be potentially fear related.if the dog hasn't shown a ny problems b4 now something has triggered the response. What was the daughter doing and how old is she? Have they had the pup during its social period if so if the daughter may have been over zealous and early body signals asking for distance have been missed. Hence now using aggression to get his point a cross. I'd be very cautious allowing the owner to think castration is a fix all.

I'm a nurse in bury, Manchester and run behaviour consults. More details from your owner about the behaviours would be required but let me know if I can help

Anna rvn